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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ninja/post/46267

In the rapidly-evolving world of video games, the past is often left behind. This leaves software relics gathering dust on the forgotten shelves of history. Enter AbandonwareGames.net - a sanctuary for those ancient digital gems, providing a lifeline to a bygone era of gaming history. The concept of "abandonware" pertains to software that's no longer in commercial circulation or supported by its original creators. AbandonwareGames.net, with its expansive online library, ensures these classic titles, especially first-person shooters (FPS), continue to thrill gamers across generations.

The site's extensive FPS section presents a panorama of the genre's evolution, giving users a chance to engage with its development over time. Nostalgia-seekers can rediscover groundbreaking titles like "Wolfenstein 3D" and "Doom", which defined the FPS genre, or explore lesser-known yet equally significant games. The site ensures that these titles, once forgotten, get another shot at captivating audiences.

Detailed descriptions accompany each game, providing information on the developer, publisher, release date, and a synopsis of the game's storyline and mechanics. These insights, along with data on system requirements and compatibility, provide a comprehensive guide for gamers looking to revisit the past through their modern hardware.

AbandonwareGames.net goes a step further than being just an archive - it's also a platform where users can download these classic FPS games. Often compatible with DOS emulators, these games can be played on contemporary computers. A note of caution, though; while "abandonware" might sound like the wild west of gaming, the legal landscape is complex, and downloading these games might not be strictly lawful in all locations.

AbandonwareGames.net represents an essential asset for gaming historians, retro gaming fans, and FPS enthusiasts. This digital library delivers an array of FPS classics to the fingertips of users, encapsulating a significant part of gaming history within its archives. For those seeking to take a stroll down memory lane or explore the roots of their favorite gaming genre, AbandonwareGames.net is a destination worth diving into.

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[-] fritata_fritato@lemmy.nz 5 points 1 year ago

The Doom unity ports are really good if you only have a console.

Heretic is fantastic but infuriating.

I think I actually like Heretic more. Sure enemies are spongy, but I've played lots of Quake so I'm used to that.

[-] loaf@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Wow, so many awesome memories from these. I’d played Doom and Doom 2 religiously, so when I got my hands on Heretic, I did the same thing. Such a nice change of pace using a more fantasy style instead of shotguns and such.

Thanks for sharing this!

[-] mister_newbie@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

I remember so many of those games from the glorious Quake Demo CD back in the day. (if you know, you know)

[-] 3ast0fw3st__@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

I can whole-heartedly recommend setting up a zandronum (doom) server with Brutal Doom installed for a really fun classic-but-up-to-date FPS experience, I played this regularly with friends for years and we weren't even born when doom came out, it genuinely is awesome.

[-] weirdo_from_space@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

While downloading abandonware games I've primarily stumbled on https://www.myabandonware.com.

That site is not good, the big problem with it is that when the game they've uploaded becomes commercially available again they remove the download link but not the game listing, making a lot of search results involving the site filler.

If abandonwaregames.net offers demo or shareware downloads that would make it a far superior option.

[-] alxhghs@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Wow I had forgotten about Hidden and Dangerous. Brings back memories!

[-] alxhghs@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Wow I had forgotten about Hidden and Dangerous. Brings back memories!

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